Guest EDP Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I'm new to participating, but have browsed quite a bit. A brief history, my mom was dx with Extensive Stage SCLC with mets to lymph nodes and liver in May 03. 5 rounds of Carboplatinum/VP16, recurrence in Lungs in Aug 03. 12 rounds radiation. We seem to be running thin on options from our current Dr who is part of the UW Madison (WI) clinic (he is suggesting Topotecan). We want to take her for a 2nd opion to Mayo. My question - does anyone have any experience with Mayo Clinic? Any recommendations on Dr? Any recommendations are appreciated. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michael Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 "we seem to be running thin on options from our current Dr." Call the Cancer Cure Foundation at 1-800-282-2873. They can be reached from 9-5, M-F. See what they can suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Sorry, have no knowledge of Mayo. Just want you to know your mom will be in my prayers tonight and everynight thereafter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jonathan Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Hi, Instead of topotecan i would recommend a more potent and active drug called CPT-11. It has demonstrated dramatic results in patients with SCLC. Also there are other drugs that you can ask the oncologists about for future options if this therapy fails. They are CPT-11 topotecan taxol cytoxin with adriamycin and vincristine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDP Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Johanthan - If I remember correctly, you're in Chicago and have experience with the U of Chicago. We are looking at taking her to Chicago or Mayo in Rochester for a second opinion/other options. Do you have experience with a particular Dr. at U of Chicago that you would recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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